AC/DC Guitarist Malcolm Young Dies at 64

Members of the Australian rock band AC/DC after the Rock Walk handprint ceremony Sept. 15, 2000 at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, Calif. From left: Brian Johnson, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Angus Young, and Phil Rudd. Photo / Newsmakers

The co-founder of the heavy metal band AC/DC, Malcolm Young, has died at age 64.

The star, who had been suffering from dementia for several years died peacefully with his family by his bedside, they said in a statement.